Southern Region’s Heroic Save Earns 2024 President’s Award at #NATCACFS

At #NATCACFS 2024’s Archie League Medal of Safety Awards program tonight, the 2024 President’s Award, the highest honor for a flight assist, has been awarded to the Southern Region team comprising Steven Brader, William Mitchell, and Jaime Romaker of Nashville ATCT (BNA) for their exceptional handling of a critical situation. The pilot, facing deteriorating weather and low fuel, relied on the quick thinking and expert guidance of these dedicated professionals. Their coordinated efforts to locate a safe landing spot and guide the pilot through challenging conditions ultimately ensured the safe landing of the aircraft at John C. Tune Airport. This extraordinary act of skill and dedication was recognized as the best flight assist of the year by NATCA President Rich Santa.